October 13th, 2025.



The Lib Dem's Sarah Hale has won the Newhaven South Ward at Newhaven Town Council with a remarkable 61% of the votes cast. Reform finished a distant second on 30% with the Greens and Labour, third and fourth. The Conservatives didn't enter a candidate.

James MacCleary, Liberal Democrat MP for the Lewes constituency, said: “I know Sarah will work exceptionally hard to keep building on the progress we are making in Newhaven.

“There is so much to be excited about in our town and I am proud that we ran a positive, upbeat campaign that clearly registered with the voters."

Sarah Hale, new Town Councillor for Newhaven South said: “It’s a privilege to be elected to Newhaven Town Council, as I promised throughout my campaign - I will work as hard as I can to achieve what matters to the people of Newhaven. Thank you to everyone in Newhaven for putting your trust in me.

"I look forward to getting started.”

Results:
Liberal Democrats 787
Reform Party 391
Green Party 65
Labour Party 39

Pictured: James MacCleary MP and new councillor for Newhaven South on Newhaven Town Council, Cllr Sarah Hale